The best laid plans often go awry.

Such was the case, March 6, for the Summerland boys' basketball team.

Unfortunately, the awry moment arrived at the Devaney Sports Center during the Bobcats' opening-round game against Cross County in the Class C2 state basketball tournament, causing an early exit after a 44-30.

The opening minutes of the game looked promising.

The Bobcats took a 6-2 lead, powered by junior Preston Hoke.

But Cross County responded with a 14-0 run. They never looked back.

Cougars' coach Jimmy Blex said it took until midway in the first quarter for his squad to feel comforta...